The Bravest Word – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “When you don’t know what’s wrong, how can you ask for help?” Gaaaah, where do I even start?! Probably with the fact I didn’t expect to CRY when reading a book aimed at kids, but here we are. The Bravest Word is an emotional rollercoaster with so many life lessons, and explores…

Cristobal Bull – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “There was no doubt about it; Cristobal was the king of each rodeo, ranch, and Texan bull ring. So why, in that case, did he feel sad? As if something were missing; something he’d never had?” It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a children’s book and when I find a great…

The Dummy Pass – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fiona couldn’t put her finger on it, but she could swear while he was catching his breath William was talking to someone and cheering people on. But there was no-one else there…was there?” I was very pleasantly surprised with this book! Patrick Smith’s The Dummy Pass is not just a fun children’s…

Valor and Victor and the Zombies from Earth – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “They trudged up the mountains of Kathmandu to find all the trekkers were zombies too. Tired and exhausted, battered and beat, they learned scaring zombies was no easy feat.” Tracy has done it again! Another delightfully quirky book with a very important message for the young ones, a message that even hit…

Aarti & The Blue Gods – Book Review

Overall thoughts: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Aarti put her palms together, closed her eyes and asked for help to survive.” Yes! This is exactly the kind of book I needed in my life and I’m not ashamed to love it as much as I do! An incredibly uplifting story of magic and myth, with the theme of finding…

A Tale Of Wonderful Whiffs – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The Universe works in mysterious ways. There is magic flowing through every day.” I’ve always been a big dog lover, but I’ve only experienced the true love a dog can bring in the last year or so when we brought our own puppy home! This book meant so much more to me…

The Super Twins 2 – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Evil Dad may have been defeated, but since the epic battle, things had gone quiet… A little too quiet…” The second book in the Super Twins series is HERE and I am absolutely speechless! Well, not quite seeing as I did write this review, but it is seriously the finest follow up…

The Cat Who Loved The Moon – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “She waited. And waited. But the moon’s big circles and swirls and crescent smiles weren’t there like they used to be.” I’m sure children’s books just get better and better these days! I’ve completely and utterly fallen in love with little Cromwell in this book and I know many others will too,…

Atch…oops! – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A movement of leaves, a rustle and creep, then the Trainee Dream Weaver spilled out in a heap. His Master’s last words ringing loud in his ear – Last chance or you’re out. No more blunders, you hear?“ Can I PLEASE grab your attention for just a moment – I’ve just read…

The Big Ol’ Bike – Book Review

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Being small wasn’t ever going to hold Oliver back. No way. Because he had big dreams, a big heart – and a big old bike.” This book is absolutely beautiful – it combines such loveable characters with important life lessons, creating essential reading for kids, (as well as being the perfect tool…